Compassion for Communities Trustees Annual Report 01 April 2024- 31March 2025
Registered Address
Eagle’s Nest Community Centre,Gedling Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6NY
Principal Contact: Dr.Joseph Zulu
https://www.comp4com.org
Governing Document
Compassion for Communities is governed by a Model Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) constitution dated 16 September 2016.
Objectives of the charity
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To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by: (a) The relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities; (b)The promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration; (c) To advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development and to promote study and research in such subjects provided that the useful results of such study are disseminated to the public at large. This will include links between schools and other educational institutions around the world.
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To advance the Christian faith through the establishment of places of worship that will both promote the religion, and sustainable development aims of the charity.
Scope
Compassion for Communities UK charity raises funds from supporters and sends regular donations to finance specific community development projects in Zimbabwe. The current project is Ekukhanyeni Nutrition Community Garden. Greenhouse construction is aimed at facilitating the transition from subsistence to commercial horticulture to drive sustainable economic development for the community.
The Greenhouse will be managed by a cooperative society of the gardeners for the public benefit. Regular inspection visits are carried out by UK Trustees or delegated individuals.
Compassion for Communities NGO is in the process of registering with the Zimbabwe government and will become the official partner of the charity in that country.
Financial Review
fundraising events. This included restricted dona>ons of £5664. Expenditure for the year was £8800.
Full details of our finances are presented in the accompanying receipts and payments accounts below.
Activities and Achievements
Compassion for Communities highlights the following activities and project milestones for the 2024-2025 reporting year.
UK fundraising for the Greenhouse construction project.
A total of £5664 was raised specifically for the Greenhouse project through fundraising events and online donations from supporters from three local churches in North Nottingham.
Purchase and preparation of materials for the Greenhouse construction.
The plastic cover for the Greenhouse was purchased from South Africa, while the metal for the frame was purchased locally, fabricated and painted in preparation for assembly.
Monitoring and evaluation mission
Joseph Zulu, the chair of the UK Board of Trustees, visited Zimbabwe to monitor progress at the garden.
The hard work and dedication of the gardeners was evident and had come to the attention of the national press.
UK Focus
Compassion for Communities UK engaged with the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) network and visited one of their flagship projects with the aspiration of setting up a similar project in Nottingham. A proposal presented to the local council was positively received with the council identifying an ideal site considered suitable for such a project.
Advancement of the Christian faith
Our chair of trustees took some preaching engagements in Nottingham and in Zimbabwe, in line with the objective of the charity to advance the Christian faith.
Review of Major Risks
AIer a review of the risks, the Trustees resolved that inter-bank transfer is to be the standard way of remiKng funds to pay for goods and services in Zimbabwe, un>l Compassion for Communi>es Zimbabwe is established.
COMPASSION FOR COMMUNITIES
Trustees’ annual report For the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
Full name: COMPASSION FOR COMMUNITIES
Registered charity number: 1169275
Official address
Eagle’s Nest Community Centre Gedling Road, Arnold Nottingham, NG5 6NY
Management Committee members
DR JOSEPH ZULU MR JOHN THOMAS FAHY MR JULLIAN BOND MRS PEARL PUGH MRS SILMARA GALE MR GIBSON BHUNU
Bankers
NATWEST BANK
Governance and management
Our organisation is managed by the Board of Trustees in accordance with our constitution adopted on the 16 September 2016.
Aims and objectives
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To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by:
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a. The relief of poverty and the improvement of conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
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b. The promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.
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c. To advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development and to promote study and research in such subjects provided that the useful results of such study are disseminated to the public at large. This will include links between schools and other educational establishments around the world.
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To advance the Christian faith through the establishment of places of worship that will both promote religion and the sustainable development aims of the charity.
COMPASSION FOR COMMUNITIES Receipts &payments account For the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
Receipts - £6601
| Receipts Restricted Income Other receipts(Fundraising) Total receipts |
2024-25 £ 5664 938 6602 |
2023-24 £ 3870 38 3908 |
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Payments – £8800
| Payments Greenhouse Materials and Accessories Subscriptions (Ministry Accreditation) Website Design Stationery and Sundry Expenses Courier/Transport Cost Total Payments |
£ 7550 360 230 70 590 8800 |
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n'12 24 Bank," Current a/c Petty cash Total 4326 oo 4326 As at 31 March 2025 Bank.. Current acc Petty Cash 1767 Bank and cash at the end of the period 1767 COMPASSION FOR COMMUNITIES Statement of assets and liabilities As at 31/03/2025 Cash assets 1767 Other assets Current Value 52 2022-2023 65 83 1x Chest Freezer (Asset Transfer) 1 x Set of Chafing Dishes Total Total Cash Assets + Other Assets = £1885 Liabilities None These financial stateme are accepted on behalf of the charity by: Signed Name, Treasurer Dated Lt)L£. Signed Name, Chairperson Dated 1811112025 Joseph Zulu